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PTX40 Plow/Trencher

47 hp
Engine power
2,740 lb (1,243 kg)
Operating weight
45.4 L
fuel tank capacity
120.3 Nm
max torque
3.9 km/h
max transport speed
24.0 in (61 cm)
plow depth

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Documents

Datasheet ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires)32 deg ↗
Angle of approach (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)37 deg ↗
Attachment pump capacity24 gpm ↗
Attachment pump relief2900 psi ↗
Auxiliary pump capacity10.4 gpm ↗
Auxiliary pump relief2500 psi ↗
Axle load rating (static, per axle)14,800 lbs (6,713 kg) ↗
Battery CCA Rating950 ↗
Battery Group Class31 ↗
Coolant1.3 gal ↗
Cooling MediumLiquid-cooled ↗
Emissions ratingEPA phase 3 and CARB LSI ↗
Front Axle TypePlanetary ↗
Fuel Tank12 gal ↗
Fuel TypeGasoline ↗
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)46.8 hp ↗
Ground Clearance (rubber tires, option two)6.4 in (16.3 cm) ↗
Ground Clearance (tracks)6.9 in (17.5 cm) ↗
Ground clearance (rubber tires, option three)7.9 in (20.1 cm) ↗
Ground drive pump capacity33.3 gpm ↗
Ground drive pump relief2900 psi ↗
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires)55 in (140 cm) ↗
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)55 in (140 cm) ↗
Height (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)56.5 in (144 cm) ↗
Height (basic tractor, tracks)55.5 in (141 cm) ↗
Hydraulic System11 gal ↗
Hydraulic Tank9 gal ↗
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires)84.8 in (215 cm) ↗
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)84.8 in (215 cm) ↗
Length (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)84.8 in (215 cm) ↗
Length (basic tractor, tracks)92.8 in (236 cm) ↗
Make and ModelKubota WG1605 ↗
Maximum Operating Angle (Fore/Aft)*30 deg ↗
Maximum Operating Angle (Left/Right)*30 deg ↗
Maximum Torque88.7 ft-lb ↗
Maximum forward creep speed (low)127 ft/min ↗
Maximum forward transport speed (high)2.4 mph ↗
Maximum reverse creep speed (low)127 ft/min ↗
Maximum reverse transport speed (high)2.4 mph ↗
Number of Cylinders4 ↗
Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires Option Two, Front and Rear Steer)19 ft (5.8 m) ↗
Outside Turning Diameter (Rubber Tires, Front and Rear Steer)18.3 ft (5.6 m) ↗
Outside turning diameter (rubber tires option three, front and rear steer)20 ft (6.1 m) ↗
Parking Brake TypeDrum ↗
Rear Axle TypePlanetary ↗
Service Brake TypeHydrostatic ↗
System Voltage12 ↗
Tire size23" x 10.5" (58.4 cm x 26.7 cm) ↗
Track width11 in (27.9 cm) ↗
Tread Width with Rubber Tires (Centerline to Centerline)30.3 in (77.0 cm) ↗
Tread Width with Rubber Tires Option Two (Centerline to Centerline)39 in (99.1 cm) ↗
Tread Width with Rubber Tracks (Centerline to Centerline)32.3 in (82.0 cm) ↗
Tread width with rubber tires option three (centerline to centerline)36 in (91.4 cm) ↗
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires)2,740 lbs (1,243 kg) ↗
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)3,028 lbs (1,373 kg) ↗
Weight (basic tractor, rubber tires, option two)2,780 lbs (1,261 kg) ↗
Weight (basic tractor, tracks)3,680 lbs (1,669 kg) ↗
Wheel Base (Centerline of Axles)48 in (122 cm) ↗
Width (basic tractor, rubber tires)40.2 in (102 cm) ↗
Width (basic tractor, rubber tires, option three)60 in (152 cm) ↗

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